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TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2006MARVEL COMICS FOR FEBRUARYDARK TOWER DARK TOWER: THE GUNSLINGER BORN #1
Written by Peter David and Robin Furth, art and cover by Jae Lee and Richard Isanove, sketch variant cover by Lee, variant cover by Joe Quesada.
"The man in black fled across the desert, and the gunslinger followed." With those words, millions of readers were introduced to Stephen King's Roland -- an implacable gunslinger in search of the enigmatic Dark Tower, powering his way through a dangerous land filled with ancient technology and deadly magic. Now, in a comic book personally overseen by King himself, Roland's past is revealed! This series delves deep into Roland's origins -- the perfect introduction to this incredibly realized world, while long-time fans will thrill to adventures merely hinted at in the novels. Be there for the very beginning of a modern classic of fantasy literature!
48 pages, $3.99.
ULTIMATE TITLES ULTIMATE FANTASTIC FOUR #39
Written by Mike Carey, pencils by Mark Brooks, cover by Salvador Larroca.
"Diablo," part 1 of 4. The F.F. are pulled into a madman's scheme when those closest to them are drawn back through time as a lure to get the foursome to follow. And what awaits them in the years 1483 is a man with a quest to change the world -- literally. Meet the alchemist supreme: Ultimate Diablo! And his plans for the Fantastic Four aren't pretty.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 21.
ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN #105
Written by Brian Michael Bendis, pencils by Mark Bagley, cover by Bagley and Richard Isanove.
"The Clone Saga: Epilogue." Young Peter Parker must pick up the pieces of his life and face a series of terrifying questions: Will Aunt May survive her heart attack? What plans does Nick Fury have for Gwen Stacy? Is Peter being drawn back to MJ, or will he stay with Kitty Pryde? What about the mysterious Spider Woman? The answers will shock you.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 14.
ULTIMATE X-MEN #79
Written by Robert Kirkman, pencils and cover by Yanick Paquette.
"Aftermath," part 1 of 2. After the devastating events of the previous few issues, the X-Men must deal with their loss and move forward...but is everything as it seems? And how will the X-Men's foes react to their emerging status quo? Who lives? Who leaves? And what is...the Shadow King?
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 7.
ULTIMATE VISION #2
Written by Mike Carey, pencils and cover by Brandon Peterson.
Despite the efforts of the alien Vision, the unimaginably powerful Gah Lak Tus module draws into its core the energies of the A.I.M. orbital research station and then makes landfall on Earth. And this lone instrument may accomplish what countless of its robotic brethren could not -- the utter destruction of our helpless planet.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 7.
SPIDER-MAN TITLESAMAZING SPIDER-MAN #539
Written by J. Michael Straczynski, pencils and cover by Ron Garney.
"Back in Black," Part 1.
Look what someone found in their closet! Reeling in the aftermath of the Civil War that's wracked the Marvel Universe, Peter Parker has got plenty of reasons to consider a change of wardrobe. Black is his state of mind. But the worst is yet to come for Spider-Man. Get on board here, True Believer, as we gear up for an event that will forever change the life of your favorite web-slinger. There IS no going back.
32 pages, $2.99.
FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD SPIDER-MAN #17
Written by Peter David, pencils by Todd Nauck, cover by Mike Wieringo.
The secrets of the alternate Uncle Ben begin to be revealed, but not before the Sandman attacks!
32 pages, $2.99. in stores on Feb. 14.
SENSATIONAL SPIDER-MAN #35
Written by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa, pencils and cover by Angel Medina.
"The Strange Case Of..." part 1 of 3. The War has ended, but the fallout continues. As Spider-Man and his family get used to the new status quo...other Spider-Men begin appearing all over the city. Younger, less-experienced versions of our web-spinning hero, causing havoc wherever they go. Who's creating these arachnid dopplegangers and why? And will Peter Parker be able to stop them, and whoever's behind them, before more lives are lost? Including the life of one of his star students?
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 14.
SPIDER-MAN FAMILY #1
Written by Sean McKeever, penciled by Terrell Bobbett, cover by Marcelo Dichiara.
The bi-monthly action begins with an all-new feature-length tale starring Spider-Man's alien costume and guest-starring the Sandman! Peter Parker would love nothing more than to get a good night's sleep, but his sleek, symbiotic suit has plans of its own...and no one is gonna get in its way! Also - A bonus all-new 10-page story featuring a special surprise guest! PLUS - A heaping helping of classic Spidey stories!
104 pages, $4.99.
AMAZING SPIDER-GIRL #5
Written by Tom DeFalco, art and cover by Ron Frenz.
It's bad enough that the Hobgoblin, the Black Tarantula and Mad Dog are vying for the lethal legacy of Wilson Fisk, the former Kingpin of Crime, Mayday Parker has to face Simone DeSantos in a school debate and Jimmy Yama launches his comic book by introducing an all-new Spider-Girl to the public.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 7.
SPIDER-MAN LOVES MARY JANE #15
Written by Sean McKeever, pencils and cover by Takeshi Miyazawa.
What has Peter Parker been trying to hide from his friends all this time? The answer may (or may not) shock you! Plus, Liz makes a decision that will send shockwaves throughout Mary Jane's circle of friends. Don't you dare miss this issue!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 21.
SPIDER-MAN AND POWER PACK #4
Written by Marc Sumerak, pencils and cover by Gurihuru.
New York City isn't just the center of the Marvel Universe; it's also the center of the fashion universe. And when those high-energy worlds collide, an old foe stands ready to tear Spider-Man and Power Pack apart at the seams. It's a terrifying tale sure to get your fashion sense tingling!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Jan. 4.
SPIDER-MAN: REIGN #3
Written, art and cover by Kaare Andrews.
It's siblings vs. symbiotes as Spider-Man and Power Pack find themselves up against a new enemy they never expected -- one of their own teammates! Has sweet little Katie Power finally gone to the dark side...and if so, will she ever want to come back?! Find out in the spine-tingling conclusion to this team-up tale!
48 pages, $3.99, in stores on Feb. 7.
MARVEL HEROES TITLESCIVIL WAR: THE INITIATIVE
Written by Brian Michael Bendis and Warren Ellis, art and cover by Marc Silvestri.
The post war Marvel Universe begins here! The war is over! Let the healing begin! This all-new special written by Brian Bendis, especially for Marc Silvestri, debuts the all new Iron Man, Omega Flight, Mighty Avengers, New Avengers and with a special chapter written by Warren Ellis...Thunderbolts! Each chapter is an important all-new prologue for each of these huge new series and sets up the radically altered landscape that makes up the post-Civil War Marvel Universe!
64 pages, $4.99.
CIVIL WAR: FRONT LINE #11
Written by Paul Jenkins, art by Ramon Bachs, cover by John Watson.
Classified information!
32 pages, $2.99.
MARVEL SPOTLIGHT: CIVIL WAR AFTERMATH
Written by John Rhett Thomas.
As one of the most important events in Marvel history winds down, Marvel Spotlight will be on hand to ask and answer the most important question of the post-Civil War era: Where do we go from here? We'll examine every title touched by the clash between Marvel heroes and every new title with its origins in Civil War -- including Iron Man, Captain America, Fantastic Four, Mighty Avengers, Thunderbolts, Omega Flight and more! With interviews and preview material from the writers, artists and editors charged with picking up the pieces and moving forward, this edition of Marvel Spotlight will bring you the final analysis on Civil War, in addition to a complete checklist of all the upcoming CW collections!
48 pages, $2.99.
CIVIL WAR: BATTLE DAMAGE REPORT
Written by Anthony Flamini and Ronald Byrd, cover by Ed McGuinness, additional art by Scott Kolins.
The final shots have been fired. The Civil War has ended. A victor has emerged. Now, S.H.I.E.L.D. has prepared the Battle Damage Report, an intelligence dossier assessing the impact of the war and the dangers the nation still faces. Battle Damage Report provides a closing chapter to Civil War and a glimpse of the new status quo of the Marvel Universe!
64 pages, $3.99.
BLACK PANTHER #25
Written by Reginald Hudlin, penciled by Koi Turnbull, cover by Michael Turner.
"Foreign Affairs," part 3 -- official tie-in to Civil War. Classified information.
32 pages, $2.99.
CAPTAIN AMERICA #25
Written by Ed Brubaker, pencils and cover by Steve Epting, variant cover by Bryan Hitch.
Classified information!
48 pages, $3.99.
IRON MAN #15
Written by Daniel Knauf and Charles Knaug, penciled by Patrick Zircher, cover by Adi Granov, variant cover by Gerald Parel.
Classified information!
32 pages, $2.99.
NEW AVENGERS #27
Written by Brian Michael Bendis, pencils and cover by Leinil Yu.
The New Avengers return! And they are bringing superstar artist Leinil Yu with them!! But who are the New Avengers and what are they doing post-Civil War? Plus the return of Ronin! It's Ronin versus Elektra for control of the Japanese underworld!
32 pages, $2.99.
THUNDERBOLTS #111
Written by Warren Ellis, art by Mike Deodato, cover by Marko Djurdjevic, variant cover by Ariel Olivetti.
"Faith in Monsters," Part 2 of 6. The new Thunderbolts embark on a manhunt for Captain America's old sidekick, Jack Flag. Can Jack survive against the raw power of Venom and the cunning of Moonstone? And what has he done to deserve being hunted down? Plus, discover how Songbird ended up a low-ranking member on the team she used to run.
32 pages, $2.99.
GHOST RIDER #8
Written by Daniel Way, penciled by Javier Saltares and Mark Texeira, cover by Arthur Suydam.
"The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, Illinois," part 1 of 5. In a small town northeast of Chicago, people are losing their heads...literally. The sheriff of this sleepy little town firmly believes he's found the culprita scruffy drifter found sleeping in the bushes with blood on his clothes and no believable explanation for where he was and what he was doing when the murders occurred. He even gave the sheriff a fake name: "Johnny Blaze." But the identity of the true culprit is even more macabre: Lucifer has taken up residence in a new host a casualty of Civil War who's bound to raise eyebrows! And what does this all have to do with Civil War?
32 pages, $2.99.
CIVIL WAR POSTER BOOK
Cover by Leinil Yu.
Thirty-six posters showcasing the art of war!
72 pages, $5.99.
BLADE #6
Written by Marc Guggenheim, penciled by Howard Chaykin, cover by Marko Djurdjevic.
You asked for it! At long last, Blade comes face to face with his father! Who is this mysterious man? And what dark secret does he hold? The answers can be found in this special self-contained issue!
32 page, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 7.
AVENGERS: EARTH'S MIGHTIEST HEROES II #7
Written by Joe Casey, penciled by Will Rosado, cover by Dave Johnson.
In the aftermath of the wildest wedding in the Marvel Universe, Hank Pym's future as an Avenger is in doubt. Meanwhile, the infamous Wakandan Death Tiger makes his move on the Black Panther... and the Super-Adaptoid returns for the final
showdown in the streets of Manhattan!
32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Feb. 14.
BULLET POINTS #4
Written by J. Michael Strazynski, pencils and cover by Tommy Lee Edwards.
The ripple effects continue through JMS and Tommy Lee Edwards' alternate Marvel Universe. What strange twist will lead to the creation of the Spider-Man, who will replace Steve Rogers as the new Iron Man and what monumental presence threatens the very existence of humanity?
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 7.
DAREDEVIL #94
Written by Ed Brubaker, penciled by John Paul Leon, cover by John Romita Sr.
A special stand-alone issue, and a perfect jumping-on point for new readers! Milla and Matt have been reunited, but the things he's been through - prison, and then life on the run -- have changed him. And now, in the days after the Marvel Civil War, being Daredevil is even more dangerous than it was before Matt got taken down. Can their relationship survive the new obstacles that have been placed in their way? Can "Blind Love" conquer all? Written by Ed Brubaker, with art by John Paul Leon, and featuring a special cover by Marvel Comics Legend John Romita Sr!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 21.
DR. STRANGE: THE OATH #5
Written by Brian Vaughan,
pencils and cover by Marcos Martin.
In this shocking finale, Doctor Strange's new arch-enemy forces him to make an impossible choice between saving millions of lives or the life of Strange's best friend.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 7.
THE ETERNALS #7
Written by Neil Gaiman, pencils and variant cover by John Romita Jr., cover by Rick Betty.
Six issues weren't enough for the tale of Ikaris and his fellow Eternals! Who are these strange figures? Why are they here? And what does this mean to Iron Man, registration and the Civil War? The Eternals cannot be ignored.
32 pages, $3.99.
FANTASTIC FOUR: THE END #5
Written, pencils and cover by Alan Davis.
The Mole Man! Ronan the Accuser! Diablo! The Mad Thinker! Annihilus! As the four members of the fractured family are drawn back together by a web of intrigue, these villains and more will stand against them -- with the future of humanity itself at stake!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 7.
GHOST RIDER: TRAIL OF TEARS #1
Written by Garth Ennis, pencils and cover by Clayton Crain.
"Trail of Tears," Part 1.
Here it is -- the prequel to Garth Ennis and Clayton Crain's smash hit Ghost Rider: Road to Damnation! Travis Parham thought he'd seen hell. As a lieutenant in the Confederate Army, he stood neck-deep in muck and blood, surrounded by the whistle of hot shrapnel and men's screams. Two years later, Parham has carved a new life for himself, doing his best to forget the depravity that lurks in the pits of men's souls. Now, Parham's tranquil world is about to be rudely interrupted. Up from the depths comes a force of nature that transcends his wildest dreams -- a fiery wraith that knows a thing or two about evil, and even more about vengeance.
32 pages, $2.99.
HEROES FOR HIRE #7
Written by Justin Gray and Jimmy Palmiotti, art by Al Rio and Tom Palmer, cover by Billy Tucci and Mark Sparacio.
Marvel's strangest team of heroes find themselves trapped in the hull of a ship with a bomb as the Grim Reaper plans to blow up the Statue of Liberty and take the Heroes for Hire with it! But why? What nefarious plan could he have up his sleeve? He's evil, so does it matter? He has to be stopped! Also, someone dies in this issue! No kidding. As if that wasn't enough to make your merry Marvel month, here comes the return of villains no one asked for! The Horrific Headmen have a special surprise for the hapless Humbug!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 21.
INCREDIBLE HULK #103
Written by Greg Pak, penciled by Aaron Lopresti.
"Planet Hulk: Allegiance," part 3. Armies clash and titans smash as the Green Scar and the Red King throw down over Crown City! It's the fight we've all been waiting for -- after 10 epic issues in the "Planet Hulk" saga, the Hulk and the Emperor finally meet again. But will this savage showdown between the Hulk's rage and the Emperor's ruthlessness lead to the liberation -- or total destruction -- of the Hulk, his crew, and the people and planet of Sakaar?
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Jan. 4.
IMMORTAL IRON FIST #1 DIRECTOR'S CUT
Written by Ed Brubaker and Matt Fraction, pencils by David Aja and Travel Foreman, cover by Gabriele Dell'Otto.
Go behind the scenes on the new ongoing series! This bonus edition reprints Immortal Iron Fist #1 and the 8-page Iron Fist story from Civil War: Choosing Sides, plus extras!
48 pages, $3.99, in stores on Feb. 21.
IRON MAN: HYPERVELOCITY #2
Written by Adam Warren, pencils and cover by Brian Denham.
As armor-piercing destruction bears down on Iron Man at eight times the speed of sound, the high-tech secret at the heart of Tony Stark's latest reinvention of his powered suit is finally revealed... and still another set of mysterious enemies, far faster and deadlier than even the new and improved Iron Man, are likewise closing in for the cybernetic kill!
32 pages, $2.99.
THE IRREDEEMABLE ANT-MAN #5
Written by Robert Kirkman, pencils and cover by Phil Hester.
It's Ant-Man versus Ant-Man for the right to be the one-true Ant-Man! You won't believe your eyes as Eric O'Grady dons the Ant-Man suit to defend his right to be Ant-Man! Ant-Man has come along to take away Eric's Ant-Man suit so he can't be Ant-Man! But Eric wants to be Ant-Man and will fight to be Ant-Man! Which Ant-Man will win? Which Ant-Man will lose?
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 7.
MS. MARVEL #12
Written by Brian Reed, pencils by Roberto De La Torre, cover by Greg Horn.
The seeds of Ms. Marvel's upcoming new status quo are planted here! Killer robots! Contagious zombies! Impatient teen side-kicks! Could it get any worse for Carol Danvers? You bet -- because as our heroine battles the cybernetic psychopath known as the Doomsday Man, she learns a terrifying truth about herself! All this, plus Araņa and Wonder Man.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 14.
MOON KNIGHT #8
Written by Charlie Huston, art and cover by David Finch.
"Midnight Sun," part 2.
Only three months back on the job, and they're crawling out of the woodwork. The gangsters and hoods with old axes to grind -- them you expected, but not this guy: Someone who knows you, someone who wants your undivided attention and is willing to do anything to get it. And certainly not the fugitive Captain America, who shows up at your doorstep, wanting a word. Maybe he thinks he can harness all your excess energy into something useful...something that can aid him in his grudge match with Tony Stark? Maybe this war is worth winning at any cost? And you get to thinking...
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 21.
NEWUNIVERSAL #3
Written by Warren Ellis, penciled by Salvador Larroca.
"Mathematics." The White Event. The most startling celestial phenomenon ever witnessed by the human race. The phenomenon that served as the backdrop for the Latvian landslip that unearthed the very tomb archeologist Len Carson was searching for. The tomb's discovery was such an unlikelihood that it begs the question: Was its emergence during the White Event merely a coincidence?
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 7.
ONSLAUGHT REBORN #4
Written by Jeph Loeb, pencils and cover by Rob Liefeld, variant cover by J. Scott Campbell.
The biggest action in comics keeps getting bigger! What's happened to the Earth? Where have the Heroes Reborn heroes come from?!? Humanity's greatest scourge -- Onslaught -- is on the rise...and he's setting the stage to become a major player in the Marvel Universe! You'd better read this issue in your car, because you're gonna need a seatbelt!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 7.
PUNISHER WAR JOURNAL #4
Written by Matt Fraction, art and cover by Mike Deodato.
"Small Wake for a Tall Man." In the ashes of Civil War comes this modest service for its tallest victim -- the stainless steel sultan of stretch, Stilt Man!
In a sleazy pub, Frank Castle's first super-victim is laid out on the tables, his life and legacy celebrated by a veritable who's who of Marvel villains that come to pay their respects, not just for a fallen friend, but for a lost way of life. Raise a glass, friends, and join us in this year's must-see funeral! Even Spider-Man's gonna be there!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 21.
SHE-HULK #16
Written by Dan Slott, penciled by Rick Burchett, cover by Greg Horn.
"Planet Without a Hulk," part 2 of 4. "When the Hulk's away... SHE-HULK SMASH!" It's more two-fisted action as She-Hulk, Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D., faces off against
Hulk-rogues around the globe! And this time she's brought some company: the one and only Wolverine! That's right, true believers! It's Green Genes and the Ol'Canucklehead in a tag-team like no other! So get ready for a smashin', slashin' slugfest that'll leave you cryin' for your mama, cryin' for more, and cryin' WEN-DI-GO!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 21.
SILENT WAR #2
Written by David Hine, penciled by Frazer Irving, cover by John Watson.
Deep beneath the Pentagon the O*N*E is experimenting on the captured Inhumans with horrifying results. On Attilan, while pressure builds for all-out war on humankind, Quicksilver's young daughter Luna uses her developing powers of empathy to probe the dark corners inside the mind of Black Bolt's brother, Maximus the Mad.
32 pages, $2.99.
SQUADRON SUPREME: HYPERION VS. NIGHTHAWK #2
Written by Marc Guggenheim, pencils and cover by Paul Gulacy.
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